BPD and Disability

GirlOfOz · Mar 31, 2011 at 08:28 AM

I'm not sure of the criteria that qualifies me for disability. Does anybody know where I could look it up?

crzyladee · Mar 31, 2011 at 05:16 PM

ssa.gov
I recently applied and was denied, it can take a while so be prepared.

Fresia · Apr 01, 2011 at 09:11 AM

Good place to look as Crzyladee indicates. Hope you find what you need there.

I too was initially denied, resubmitted, and was approved. Many are denied initially. Consider resubmitting. Good luck.

Apr 01, 2011 at 09:50 AM

Hi there, when I applied for disability my main diagnosis at the time was BPD (it was later changed to Bipolar). However, I was accepted the first time.

If you end up applying for disability, I hope you are accepted initially. You will be in my thoughts.

kathleen slattery · Apr 16, 2011 at 01:59 AM

I was accepted the first time. I had tried two jobs and was unsuccessful in performing them after a hospitalized psychosis; so one of the criteria they may look at is your job stability and ability to hold down work.
I had been hospitalized after 20 years of work for three weeks with a mania; and the examining psychologist at Social Security explained that the determination would be made on his findings, plus my medical records. So these are three conditions which apparently get looked at in making the determination.

(JD) · Apr 16, 2011 at 12:34 PM

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The borderline individual functions best in a disciplined environment with consistent support from coworkers and supervisors. These individuals become bored easily, and should avoid jobs requiring repetitious acts, such as working on an assembly line. Due to the irregularity in their sleep-wake cycle, frequent shift changes are to be avoided. Some flexibility in scheduling may be needed to accommodate ongoing therapy (which normally should occur during the employee's personal time).

Source: Medical Disability Advisor

http://www.suite101.com/content/disa...issues-a154032 How to Get Disability Benefits

Perna · Apr 16, 2011 at 02:04 PM

http://disabilityblogger.blogspot.co...er-social.html

pretiosa · Apr 17, 2011 at 01:09 PM

It seems like they are denying a lot of people the first time. Start the process ASAP, so by the time you get approved you will get the retroactive money. I also suggest I lawyer, like Binder & Binder that takes a % so if you lose you dont have to pay anything. And a shrink that realy is on board. I really cant work. I want to but I just cant. i keep trying and Im just kind of pathetic. Maybe someday. Anyway, I had a republican conservative psychologist that just doesnt think anyone should get disability. Go figure. I found someone that isnt letting his political views get in the way of how he views my illness. In fact, he suggested it.

twistedsister · Jun 20, 2011 at 11:12 PM

I was also turned down for disability. I filed under my seizures that I have. I worked for 6.5 yrs. then one day I had a bad headache. Fell out and hit my head in front of everyone at work. went to ER. I could no longer drive at that point. Having at least one big seizure a week. turned down twice. Now I have a lawyer.
I was sure that I could file under my BP or BPD???
good luck to those waiting. I was told it will be at least a yr more. But that I would get retro????

twistedsister · Jun 20, 2011 at 11:13 PM

oops I mean I didn't know that you can file under BP OR BPD

Flooded · Jun 20, 2011 at 11:19 PM

My interviewer for disability was a 3rd yr psych student. Ka-ching!

I do have a serious back injury too.

nicoleb2 · Jun 21, 2011 at 10:38 PM

I was approved for disability on my first try. I have major depression, borderline, and back problems as well. Never had to have an interview or anything

SpiritRunner · Jul 08, 2011 at 02:34 PM

really, you can get disability for BP and/or BPD?! then I think I should try to get it perhaps, or at least make some inquiries, since I have been diagnosed with both and think that it would be hard for me to find work I could do well at too (since I even suck at being a mom......). Can you still apply even if you are married and your husband has a good job?

my3sns · Jul 08, 2011 at 10:28 PM

The borderline individual functions best in a disciplined environment with consistent support from coworkers and supervisors. These individuals become bored easily, and should avoid jobs requiring repetitious acts, such as working on an assembly line. Due to the irregularity in their sleep-wake cycle, frequent shift changes are to be avoided. Some flexibility in scheduling may be needed to accommodate ongoing therapy (which normally should occur during the employee's personal time).

Source: Medical Disability Advisor

wow i saw this and was amazed...no one ever mentioned to me that possibly my sleep problems could be related to my dx of BPD... my sleep schedule usually includes , sleep an hour awake the same .. all night long most nights !

dragonfly2 · Jul 13, 2011 at 09:45 PM

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poetgirl76 wrote:

Can you still apply even if you are married and your husband has a good job?

That all depends on your work history. If you have paid Social Security taxes (FICA on your paycheck) and have worked enough quarters to be eligible, then your husband's income has no bearing on whether or not you get benefits. That's SSDI. If you haven't worked enough quarters, or paid SS taxes (some employers allow you to privatize your SS under certain rules), then you would file for disability under SSI. This is income and asset based and there is a chance that you wouldn't qualify for it, even if you were found to be disabled.

Here's a link to Social Security and an explanation of disability benefits:
http://ssa.gov/pubs/10029.html

It's certainly worth looking into if you don't feel well enough to work on a consistent basis.

SpiritRunner · Jul 13, 2011 at 10:24 PM

Don't really qualify, based on my husband's income - I did try applying. The only way I would at all have an outside chance is if it can be shown I had any mental condition before 2006, since the last time I worked was in 2003. There is the depression I was treated for and counseling I had in 2004, so maybe there's a chance.....but I am not counting on it!

dragonfly2 · Jul 13, 2011 at 10:50 PM

Sorry...I hope something works out with that...

SpiritRunner · Jul 14, 2011 at 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by dragonfly2

Sorry...I hope something works out with that...

not counting on it.....I think I won't bother trying again ever, unless something drastic happens to our income. I don't see the point, because they will likely say, you make too much. Apparently, you have to be dirt poor to qualify, and then they don't give you enough to really live on anyway. I don't see how it helps to get only 600-700 a month, how can you live decently on that if you can't work and had no other hope of income?!?!?!?!?!? Why isn't the help better than that?

dragonfly2 · Jul 15, 2011 at 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by poetgirl76

I don't see how it helps to get only 600-700 a month, how can you live decently on that if you can't work and had no other hope of income?!?!?!?!?!? Why isn't the help better than that?

I know...it's ridiculous. It's like they want to make people even more dependent on the system than they already are in that situation. They give you crap SSI and then have to give you housing support, food stamps, etc, etc...when if they just gave people more to live on then they could manage better and maybe even...maybe...start to feel well enough to earn a little on their own, thus helping themselves be self-sufficient.

But that would make too much sense.

shezbut · Jul 19, 2011 at 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by dragonfly2

I know...it's ridiculous. It's like they want to make people even more dependent on the system than they already are in that situation. They give you crap SSI and then have to give you housing support, food stamps, etc, etc...when if they just gave people more to live on then they could manage better and maybe even...maybe...start to feel well enough to earn a little on their own, thus helping themselves be self-sufficient.

But that would make too much sense.

Very sad indeed, but true.

That whole social security system is confusing and sad.

I seriously worry that the republicans in office are going to push it to stop. Maybe I'm just being paranoid, but the MN government closing down had huge effects on the disabled population. I feel invisible ~ as though most voters would much rather we simply disappear from civilization.

Curious if other disabled people feel the same?

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GirlOfOz Junior Member Member Since Feb 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 12 15	Mar 31, 2011 at 08:28 AM #1 I'm not sure of the criteria that qualifies me for disability. Does anybody know where I could look it up? __________________ God loves you, But I'm His favorite...
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crzyladee Member Member Since Sep 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 78 13	Mar 31, 2011 at 05:16 PM #2 ssa.gov I recently applied and was denied, it can take a while so be prepared. __________________ ~Crzyladee~ I'd rather be crazy and interesting than normal and boring.
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Fresia Wandering soul Member Since Apr 2010 Location: Off yonder Posts: 6,019 14	Apr 01, 2011 at 09:11 AM #3 Good place to look as Crzyladee indicates. Hope you find what you need there. I too was initially denied, resubmitted, and was approved. Many are denied initially. Consider resubmitting. Good luck.
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Anonymous32723 Guest Posts: n/a	Apr 01, 2011 at 09:50 AM #4 Hi there, when I applied for disability my main diagnosis at the time was BPD (it was later changed to Bipolar). However, I was accepted the first time. If you end up applying for disability, I hope you are accepted initially. You will be in my thoughts.
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twistedsister Member Member Since May 2011 Location: In the state of confussion Posts: 34 13	Jun 20, 2011 at 11:13 PM #10 oops I mean I didn't know that you can file under BP OR BPD __________________ If I fail to measure up to your expectations- Please lower the bar. Torn
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Flooded Grand Poohbah Member Since May 2011 Location: on the border.. Posts: 1,757 13	Jun 20, 2011 at 11:19 PM #11 My interviewer for disability was a 3rd yr psych student. Ka-ching! I do have a serious back injury too.
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nicoleb2 Magnate Member Since Nov 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,439 13 25 hugs given	Jun 21, 2011 at 10:38 PM #12 I was approved for disability on my first try. I have major depression, borderline, and back problems as well. Never had to have an interview or anything
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SpiritRunner Magnate Member Since Dec 2010 Location: in my skin and soul Posts: 2,984 13 599 hugs given	Jul 08, 2011 at 02:34 PM #13 really, you can get disability for BP and/or BPD?! then I think I should try to get it perhaps, or at least make some inquiries, since I have been diagnosed with both and think that it would be hard for me to find work I could do well at too (since I even suck at being a mom......). Can you still apply even if you are married and your husband has a good job?
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SpiritRunner Magnate Member Since Dec 2010 Location: in my skin and soul Posts: 2,984 13 599 hugs given	Jul 13, 2011 at 10:24 PM #16 Don't really qualify, based on my husband's income - I did try applying. The only way I would at all have an outside chance is if it can be shown I had any mental condition before 2006, since the last time I worked was in 2003. There is the depression I was treated for and counseling I had in 2004, so maybe there's a chance.....but I am not counting on it!
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dragonfly2 Grand Member Member Since Mar 2011 Location: New England Posts: 873 13	Jul 13, 2011 at 10:50 PM #17 Sorry...I hope something works out with that... __________________ I've been scattered I've been shattered I've been knocked out of the race But I'll get better I feel your light upon my face ~Sting, Lithium Sunset
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